PROD-David Test-Survey of Income and Program Participation

Dataset

Description

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) provides accurate and comprehensive informatio...
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Metadata: Identification and Summary

Title

PROD-David Test-Survey of Income and Program Participation

Alternative title

SIPP

Description

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) provides accurate and comprehensive information about the income and program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey’s mission is to provide a nationally representative sample for evaluating: 1) annual and sub-annual income dynamics; 2) movements into and out of government transfer programs; 3) family and social context of individuals and households; and 4) interactions among these items. The SIPP collects information on source and amount of income, labor force information, program participation and eligibility data, and general demographic characteristics to measure the effectiveness of existing federal, state, and local programs; to estimate future costs and coverage for government programs, such as food stamps; and to provide improved statistics on the distribution of income in the country.

Funder/Sponsor(s)

Census Bureau